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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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RV8310D,E
Millivolt Receiver/
Modulating Gas Valve
APPLICATION
The RV8310D,E Millivolt Receiver/Modulating Gas Valve
is powered by thermopile generators and has a 60,000
Btuh capacity (1 in. pressure drop for straight-through
configuration). The design makes it ideal for vented
fireplace and space heating applications. The RT8220A
Transmitter is used with this product.
SPECIFICATIONS
Main Gas Connection: Valve: 3/8 in. NPT thread.
Pilot Gas Connection and Flow:
Connection Size: 7/16-24 UNS.
Flow: 1700 Btuh at 4.0 in. wc pressure drop.
Thermopile Generator: Q313 with 1/4 in. (6 mm)
quick connect or spade terminals.
Ambient Temperature Range:
0°F to 175°F (-18°C to +79°C).
Pressure Settings:
Natural gas: 3.5/1.7 in. wc typical.
Liquid propane (LP): 10.0/6.3 in. typical.
NOTE: Both high and low settings are fixed.
European Pressure Tap: For both inlet and outlet
pressure a check can be done by turning a captive
screw and using a plastic tube at the test point.
Voltage:
RV8310D,E: The system uses two Q313 thermopile
generators. Each generator must have a minimum of
500 mV in open circuit under all operating conditions.
Contact Honeywell for test procedure.
Fan Connection: 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 2A maximum;
1/4 in. spade terminals.
Approvals: CSA International certificate
158158-250000102.
Accessories:
396206-1 Natural Gas Conversion Kit.
396206-2 LP GAs Conversion Kit.
INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product...
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to
follow them could damage the product or cause
a hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on
the product to make sure the product is suitable for
your application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After installation is complete, check out product
operation as provided in these instructions.
WARNING
Oxygen Depletion Hazard.
Can cause injury or death due
to asphyxiation.
Use only vented gas valve models on vented
appliances. Use only unvented gas valve models
on unvented appliances.
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause property damage,
severe injury or death.
Follow these instructions exactly:
1. Turn off gas supply at the appliance service
valve before starting installation, and perform
a Gas Leak Test after the installation is
complete.
2. Always install the sediment trap in the gas
supply line to prevent contamination of the
gas valve.
3. Do not force the gas valve control knob.
Use only your hand to turn the control knob.
If the knob does not operate by hand, the
valve should be replaced by a qualified
service technician.

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WARNING
Electrical Shock or Equipment Damage
Hazard.
Can cause severe injury or death, or short
equipment circuitry.
Disconnect all power supplies before installation.
IMPORTANT
These gas valves are shipped with protective
seals over the inlet and outlet tappings. Do not
remove the seals until ready to connect the
piping.
Follow the appliance manufacturer instructions, if
available; otherwise, use these instructions.
Location
Locate the combination gas valve where it cannot be
affected by steam cleaning, high humidity, dripping water,
corrosive chemicals, dust or grease accumulation or
excessive heat. To assure proper operation, follow these
guidelines:
• Locate gas valve in a well-ventilated area.
• Mount gas valve high enough to avoid exposure to
flooding or splashing water.
• Make sure the ambient temperature does not exceed
the ambient temperature ratings for each component.
• Cover gas valve if appliance is cleaned with water,
steam, or chemicals or to avoid dust and grease
accumulation.
• Avoid locating gas valve where it can be exposed to
corrosive chemical fumes or dripping water.
Install Piping to Gas Valve
All piping must comply with local codes and ordinances
or with the National Fuel Gas code (ANSI Z223.1
NFPA No. 54), whichever applies. Tubing installation
must comply with approved standards and practices.
1. Use new, properly reamed pipe free from chips.
When tubing is used, assure the ends are square,
deburred and clean. All tubing bends must be
smooth and without deformation.
2. Run pipe or tubing to the valve. If tubing is used,
obtain a tube-to-pipe coupling to connect the
tubing to the valve.
3. Install sediment trap in the supply line to the gas
valve. See Fig. 1.
Install Valve
1. Mount valve 0 to 90 degrees, in any direction—
including vertically—from the upright position of the
gas control knob.
2. Mount the valve so gas flow is in the direction of
the arrow on the side of the valve.
3. If new pipe thread is needed, cut threads 9/16
on pipe.
4. Thread pipe into the valve. Do not insert deeper
than 3/8 in. Valve distortion or malfunction can
result if the pipe is inserted too deeply.
5. Apply a moderate amount of good quality pipe
compound (do not use Teflon tape) to pipe only,
leaving two end threads bare. On LP installations,
use compound resistant to LP gas. See Fig. 2.
6. Remove seals over valve inlet and outlet, if
necesary.
7. Connect pipe to valve inlet and outlet. Use wrench
on either side of the pipe outlet. Refer to
Fig. 3 through 5.
Fig. 1. Sediment trap installation.
Fig. 2. Use moderate amount of pipe compound.
GAS
CONTROL
GAS
CONTROL
HORIZONTAL
DROP
PIPED
GAS
SUPPLY
PIPED
GAS
SUPPLY
3 INCHES
(76 MM)
MINIMUM
3 INCHES
(76 MM)
MINIMUM
RISER
GAS
CONTROL
TUBING
GAS
SUPPLY
HORIZONTAL
DROP
3 INCHES
(76 MM)
MINIMUM
RISER
M4603
1
1
CAUTION
GAS LEAKAGE HAZARD.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS CAN
RESULT IN A GAS-FILLED WORK AREA.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN GAS SUPPLY BEFORE REMOVING END CAP.
TEST FOR GAS LEAKAGE WHEN INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
ALL BENDS IN METALLIC TUBING SHOULD BE SMOOTH.
TWO IMPERFECT
THREADS GAS CONTROL
THREAD PIPE ACCORDING TO
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR
INSERTION INTO GAS CONTROL.
APPLY A MODERATE AMOUNT OF
PIPE COMPOUND TO PIPE ONLY
(LEAVE TWO END THREADS BARE).
M6913
PIPE

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Fig. 3. Top view of gas valve.
Fig. 4. Proper use of wrench on gas valve.
WIRING
Follow the wiring instructions furnished by the appliance
manufacturer, if available, or use the general instructions
provided below. Where these instructions differ from
the appliance manufacturer, follow the appliance
manufacturer instructions. For a typical wiring diagram,
see Fig. 5.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Can cause serious injury or death.
Disconnect power supply before making wiring
connections. More than one disconnect can be
involved.
All wiring must comply with applicable electrical codes
and ordinances.
1. Disconnect power supply before making wiring
connections to prevent electrical shock or
equipment damage.
2. Connect white leads of thermopile to terminals with
white dots.
NOTE: This valve can be used only in a self-generating
power system.
GAS CONTROL KNOB
LED
PIEZO
M16681A
ON
OFF
P
I
L
O
T
WIRING
TERMINALS
INLET
PRESSURE
TAP
OUTLET
PRESSURE
TAP MOTOR
PILOT
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
WRENCH BOSS
REMOTE
LOCAL
MOTOR
COVER
FUEL CONVERSION
PLUG
LP
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FUEL CONVERSION
The RV8310D Millivolt Receiver/Modulating Gas Valve is
not convertible between natural gas and LP.
The RV8310E Millivolt Receiver/Modulating Gas Valve is
convertible between natural gas and LP. Conversion kits
are available for this purpose.
The 396206-1 Natural Gas Conversion Kit changes the
RV8310E from regulated LP gas to regulated natural
gas. The 396206-2 LP Conversion Kit changes the
RV8310E from regulated natural gas to regulated LP
gas. Kits include a fuel conversion plug (blue for natural
gas, red for LP gas) and a conversion label.
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause serious injury, death or property
damage.
Turn off the gas supply at the appliance service
valve before beginning conversion.
Fig. 5. RV8310E top view, showing motor cover
and conversion plug location.
Fig. 6. Gas selector switch under motor cover.
Fig. 7. Insertion of LP or Natural Gas
conversion plug.
Converting to LP Gas
1. Turn off gas supply at the appliance service valve.
2. Remove cover from motor, exposing the gas
selector.
3. Using a standard screwdriver, push the gas
selector down and rotate until the arrows point to
the red-colored screw.
4. Insert the LP Fuel Conversion Plug (red).
5. Attach the LP conversion label to the valve.
6. Replace cover on the motor.
Converting to Natural Gas
1. Turn off gas supply at the appliance service valve.
2. Remove cover from motor, exposing the gas
selector.
3. Using a standard screwdriver, push the gas
selector down and rotate until the arrows point to
the blue-colored screw.
4. Insert the Natural Gas Fuel Conversion Plug
(blue).
5. Attach the Natural Gas conversion label to the
valve.
6. Replace cover on the motor.
NOTE: The high and low outlet pressure settings for
natural gas and LP cannot be changed.
GAS
CONTROL
KNOB
LED
PIEZO
M17775A
ON
OFF
P
I
L
O
T
WIRING
TERMINALS
INLET
PRESSURE
TAP
OUTLET
PRESSURE
TAP
MOTOR
PILOT
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
CONVERSION PLUG
(NATURAL GAS
PLUG SHOWN)
WRENCH
BOSS
REMOTE
LOCAL
NG
MOTOR
COVER
LP
M17900A
LABEL
WARNINGS
LED
LOCAL
REMOTE
BLUE SCREW
(NATURAL GAS)
RED SCREW
(LP)
M17774
NG
LP
OR
PINS

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OPERATION
1. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise from
OFF to the PILOT position.
2. Push the knob down and hold in position. The pilot
valve opens and allows gas to flow to the pilot
burner.
3. Push the plunger on the piezo until the pilot burner
is lit. When the pilot burner is lit, the LED on
the control will come on after approximately
60 seconds and will blink continuously.
4. Release the gas control knob. The shaft moves
upward and the pilot burner stays burning. If the
pilot burner goes out, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Turn the gas control knob counterclockwise to the
ON position. If the manual switch is in the LOCAL
position, the main burner will turn on immediately.
On the initial use of a transmitter, a recognition operation
is required between the receiver/valve and the
transmitter.
WARNING
Fire Hazard.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Moving the LOCAL/REMOTE switch can cause
the main burner to come on immediately. Stand
away from the main burner when moving the
LOCAL/REMOTE switch.
1. Turn the gas control knob to the PILOT position.
2. Move the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to the LOCAL
position for at least two seconds; then move the
switch to the REMOTE position.
3. Press the FAN or FLAME button on the transmitter
within 30 seconds of the switch change.
4. Turn the gas control knob to the ON position.
The LED will blink indicating that the transmitter will now
work with the receiver/valve. If the switch stays in the
REMOTE position, the RT8220A Transmitter will control
the main valve, flame modulation level and fan control.
If the LOCAL/REMOTE switch is in the LOCAL position,
the receiver/valve will be at the highest fixed pressure
setting.
Fig. 8. Millivolt system wiring diagram.
Shut-Off Procedure
If the manual switch is in the REMOTE position, the
RT8220A transmitter can shut off the main burner and
fan. However, the control is still on and a command from
the transmitter can turn on the main burner and fan.
To shut off the system:
Turn the gas control knob clockwise to the OFF position.
This closes the main gas and safety valves. The
transmitter cannot turn on the main burner or the fan.
M16682
ON
OFF
P
I
L
O
T
FAN
BURNER
PILOT
BURNER
ASSEMBLY
L1
(HOT)
L2
POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD
PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
1
1
GAS CONTROL KNOB LED
PIEZO
INLET
PRESSURE
TAP
OUTLET
PRESSURE
TAP
PILOT ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
THERMOPILE
LEADWIRE
THERMOPILE LEADWIRE
PILOT TUBE
REMOTE
LOCAL

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CHECKOUT
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause property damage,
severe injury or death.
Do not force the gas control knob on the
appliance. Use only your hand to turn the gas
control knob. If the knob does not operate by
hand, the valve should be replaced by a qualified
service technician.
Gas Control Knob Settings
Gas control knob settings are as follows:
OFF: Prevents main gas flow through the valve.
ON: Permits main burner and pilot gas flow. Gas valve
and RT8220A Transmitter control main burner gas flow.
PILOT: Opens pilot valve and allows gas flow to the pilot
burner.
NOTE: NOTE:Valves are shipped with the gas control
knob in the ON position.
Perform Gas Leak Test
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause property damage,
severe injury or death.
Stand away from the main burner while lighting.
Hidden gas leaks can cause flashbacks in the
appliance vestibule. Check for gas leaks with rich
soap and water solution any time work is done on
a gas system.
Gas Leak Test
1. Paint the pipe connections upstream of the gas
valve with a rich soap and water solution. Bubbles
indicate a gas leak.
2. If a leak is detected, tighten the pipe connections.
3. Light the main burner.
4. With the main burner in operation, paint the pipe
joints (including adapters) and valve inlet and
outlet with a rich soap and water solution.
5. If another leak is detected, tighten the adapter
screws, joints, and pipe connections.
6. Replace the part if the leak cannot be stopped.
Turn on System
Rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise to ON.
Turn on Main Burner
Follow the instructions provided with the RT8220A
Transmitter or by the appliance manufacturer.
Adjust Pilot Flame
the pilot flame should envelop 3/8 to 1/2 in. (10 to 13
mm) of the thermocouple or igniter-sensor tip. See Fig. 9.
1. Remove pilot adjustment cap screw. See fig. 1.
2. Turn inner adjustment screw clockwise to
decrease or counterclockwise to increase
pilot flame.
3. Always replace cap screw after adjustment and
tighten firmly to safeguard proper operation.
Fig. 9. Proper flame adjustment. (M3086B)
Check and Adjust Gas Input and Burner Ignition
IMPORTANT
Do not exceed the input rating stamped on
the appliance nameplate, or the manufacturer
recommended burner orifice pressure for size
orifice(s) used.
IMPORTANT
For complete combustion, be sure the primary
air supply to the main burner is adjusted
properly. Follow the instructions of the
appliance manufacturer.
CHECKING GAS INPUT BY CLOCKING GAS METER
1. Be sure there is no gas flow through the meter
except to the appliance being checked.
NOTE: NOTE:Other appliances must remain off with
the pilots extinguished, or the consumption
must be deducted from the meter reading.
2. Convert the flow rate to Btuh as described in the
Gas Controls Handbook, form 70-2602.
3. Compare to the Btuh input rating on the appliance
M3086B
PROPER FLAME
ADJUSTMENT 3/8 TO 1/2 IN.
(10 TO 13 MM)
THERMOCOUPLE

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CHECKING GAS INPUT WITH MANOMETER
NOTE: NOTE:Both the inlet and outlet pressure taps
have a captive screw.
1. Be sure the gas control knob is in the PILOT
position.
2. Loosen, but do not remove the outlet tap captive
screw.
3. Attach a plastic tube with a 1/4 in. shell ID and
connect the manometer.
4. Turn the gas control knob to the ON position.
5. Check the outlet tap pressure.
6. Turn the gas control knob to the OFF position.
7. Shut off the gas supply at the manual valve in the
gas piping to the appliance or, for LP, at the tank.
8. Loosen, but do not remove the inlet tap captive
screw.
9. Attach a plastic tube with a 1/4 in. shell ID and
connect the manometer.
10. Turn on the gas supply at the manual valve.
11. Check the inlet tap pressure.
12. Turn the gas control knob to the OFF position.
13. Repeat the Gas Leak Test at the pressure tap with
the main burner operating.
14. Always tighten the screws in the pressure taps
after disconnecting the plastic tubes.
Check Safety Shutdown Performance
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause property damage,
serious injury or death.
Perform the safety shutdown test any time
work is done on a gas system.
1. Place gas control knob in PILOT position. Main
burner should go off and pilot should remain lit.
2. Extinguish pilot flame.The RV8310D pilot gas flow
stops within thirty seconds. Pilot gas safety shutoff
proves complete shutdown because the safety
shutoff valve prohibits main burner and pilot gas
flow.
3. Relight pilot burner and operate the system
through one complete cycle to ensure all controls
operate properly.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause property damage,
serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to take apart the gas valve or
clean it. Improper assembly and cleaning can
cause unreliable operation.
Regular preventive maintenance is important in
applications that place a heavy load on system controls.
Exposure to water, dirt, chemicals and heat can damage
the gas valve and shut down the control system.
The maintenance program should include regular system
checkout as outlined in the Checkout section, and
checkout of the control system as described in the
appliance manufacturer literature.
Maintenance frequency must be determined individually
for each application:
•Cycling frequency—Appliances that cycle 20,000
times annually should be checked monthly.
•Intermittent use—Appliances that are used seasonally
should be checked before shutdown and again before
the next use.
•Consequence of unexpected shutdown—Where the
cost of an unexpected shutdown would be high, the
system should be checked more often.
•Dusty, wet, or corrosive environment—Because these
environments can cause the gas valve to deteriorate
more rapidly, the system should be checked more
often.
Any valve should be replaced if it does not perform
properly on checkout or service. In addition, replace any
module if it is wet or looks like it has ever been wet.

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SERVICE
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Attempted disassembly or repair can cause
property damage, serious injury or death.
Do not disassemble the gas valve; it contains no
replaceable components.
If main burner does not come on, follow the instructions
in the Operation section.
Warning To The Appliance Owner.
For Your Safety, Read Before Lighting
Appliance.
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause property damage,
serious injury or death.
Exactly follow the instructions for
Pre-Lighting Checks.
Pre-Lighting Checks
1. Before lighting, smell around the appliance area for
gas. If the appliance uses LP gas, be sure to smell
next to the floor because LP gas is heavier than air.
2. If you smell gas, immediately shut off the manual
valve in the gas piping to the appliance or, on LP, at
the tank. Leave the building immediately and call
your gas supplier. If your gas supplier cannot be
reached, call the fire department.
3. Do not force the gas valve control knob. Use only
your hand to turn the control knob.
4. If the knob does not operate by hand, the valve
should be replaced by a qualified service
technician.
5. The gas valve must be replaced if it was flooded
with water. Call a qualified service technician.
6. The gas valve is a safety device. It must be
replaced in the event of any physical damage such
as bent terminals, missing or broken parts, stripped
threads, or evidence of exposure to heat.
IMPORTANT
Follow the operating instructions provided by
the manufacturer of your heating appliance.